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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

bella98

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    @bella98 Sorry to throw a spanner in the works here but CMS’s Instagram post (in caption) has said they’re not rolling. I also don’t know what to do whether I should prioritise them??
    Sooo if they're not rolling then I'll focus on another firm since I have one rolling deadline left. I will attend their events in the meantime
    I know it is quite odd, but maybe once you do the WG, they don't give out AC invites until after the deadline? I can't think of any other way 'non-rolling' would make sense.
    Exactly, I was thinking the same thing. I believe they'll only start reviewing applications/WGs and inviting candidates to ACs after the deadline at this point
     
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    Jessica Booker

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    is this true? why would they need data on it? so if someone got a WG for Cleary does that mean they will get an AC? seems unrealistic idk tho
    They could be piloting the assessment to see if it creates any correlation to other assessments and therefore see if it is a predictive tool to use in future cycles.
     

    PlimptonWeld

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    is this true? why would they need data on it? so if someone got a WG for Cleary does that mean they will get an AC? seems unrealistic idk tho
    No, I can confirm. Was invited to AC last year and the WG was also attached to the AC invite. On the feedback call, they said the same but I think they've changed their process to use WG to filter candidates now. (rip me)
     

    Bread

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    If anyone is waiting for a WG from DLA it might be because you haven’t completed the Rare survey. That’s what has just happened to me. Hopefully now I’ve completed it they get back to me with their verdict sharpish.
    On that note, do candidates get penalised for not filling out the Rare survey? I didn't grow up in the UK so almost all of the questions are inapplicable (eg. school meals, postcode, etc), but they do not have a "prefer not to say" option. I usually opt out because the answers I would necessarily have to supply would not be reflective of my circumstances in any way, but is this a bad thing?
     

    F a v o u r

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    To contribute to the Cleary discussion, I'm 99% sure it's part of the process now because I was sent one not too long after applying. Not sure if it's a "filter" with a concrete benchmark though.
    Do they ask people to complete the test before the deadline? Or do we get a certain number of days to complete it, regardless of when we submit the application?
     
    Do they ask people to complete the test before the deadline? Or do we get a certain number of days to complete it, regardless of when we submit the application?
    It's three days from the date of the invite! I assume that'll be the same in any case because the test isn't automatically sent out (i.e. you might receive it after the application deadline in the first place)
     

    Apple

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    Anyone who applied to slaughters- how much pre firm contact did you have.

    The presentation evening is all booked up for my uni and I’m worried I won’t have enough personal insights for my application.
    I received an interview invite despite having no formal interactions with the firm.
     

    a1024

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    In no more than 850 words, tell us all about who you are. As part of your personal statement you should demonstrate that you have the potential to be a great trainee. We also want to know why you want to work at Freshfields and what excites you about a career in commercial law. You may wish to mention any positions of responsibility held at university, as well as work experience or employment, achievements, interests and personal qualities you think are relevant.

    hey does anyone have any tips on how to structure the personal statement for freshfields?
     

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